Job Description
Portico is excited to be recruiting a confident, welcoming Part‑Time Receptionist for our team based with a client in the financial services sector located in Surrey.
Our reception team is the heartbeat of the office. Their warm, professional welcome shapes the first impression every visitor and guest has of the firm. As part of this front‑of‑house team, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service and ensuring every interaction reflects the firm’s high standards.
About the Role
As Receptionist, you’ll be the friendly face greeting staff and visitors, acting as the central link between internal teams and external clients. You’ll help create a seamless experience for everyone who walks through the door, with outstanding client care at the core of your work.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing visitor arrivals and departures
* Coordinating meeting room bookings, setup, and upkeep
* Supporting health and safety monitoring
* Handling a busy switchboard and general enquiries
Hours: 25 hours per week. Shifts are between 1pm - 6pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to cover an early shift when required is essential.
Salary: £21,840 per annum
Additional Information: Due to the location, there is no access to public transport. Applicants must be able to drive to the site. Free on‑site parking is provided.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone whose personality truly shines. Building quick, genuine rapport is essential in this role, so you’ll naturally bring warmth, confidence, and a positive energy to every interaction. Professionalism is key, but we’re equally keen on someone who is bubbly, engaging, and has a great sense of humour — someone who can make people feel instantly at ease.
What We’re Looking For
* A friendly, confident communicator who enjoys connecting with people
* The ability to build strong working relationships quickly and naturally
* A polished, professional approach paired with a bright, personable manner
* Someone chatty, approachable, and comfortable being the welcoming face of the firm
* A great sense of humour and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service
Previous experience in a customer‑facing role is essential, ideally within a high‑end or premium service environment.
Additional Information
What's in it for you?
* Access to an on‑site Gym
* Excellent holiday allowance
* Pension contributions
* Life insurance
* Enhanced annual leave
* Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
* 24‑hour personal helpline for employees, providing counselling & information services.
* Access to Choices, our discounts and benefits platform which offers you fabulous savings for thousands of high street retailers, hotels, cinemas and many more.
* Our Training Academy provides excellent training and development opportunities for our people.
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